Like I said earlier, my sister is awesome. She went to BEAMS and picked me up exactly what I asked for. She said the service was great and everything was easy to find. I still felt badly for asking her to do such a big favor, but then I saw the shirts and cardigan, and well, I was just happy I asked her.
This linen spread collar had been on my radar for awhile. The color is actually a grayish-green and the leather piping detail is great.
I heard every jerkstore and his mother is selling cutaway collars these days.
This jersey shawl collar cardigan had my name written all over it. The marled weave of the cotton is a nice touch and adds texture. The pockets, throat latch, and buttons are all great details that take this cardigan away from plain old sweatshirt jersey.
Details, always pay attention to the details.
I got another linen shirt as well. I really think linen is more than just a summer fabric-it’s the perfect layering piece as well. Lightweight and breathable, I inevitably end up wearing a linen shirt underneath a sweater or heavy tweed jacket in fall and winter.
I love the grosgrain detail on the underside of the placket. BEAMS always does a good job adding little things to set their pieces apart. This gingham will be in heavy rotation for a long time.
Can’t buy stuff from Japan and not get at least a few magazines. These four are my favorite of the countless available in Japan.
So there you have it. Although, as much as I love them, having my little sister back home is the best gift ever.
photo safari-dispatches from Nantucket